Town Pop. 5,164

Living in Brixworth: Liveability Score 47/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Brixworth is 47/100, built from 9 categories. Broadband is where Brixworth most outperforms the national norm: 98/100 against a median of 60/100 across UK towns. Furthest below the national norm is healthcare, at 3/100 against a town median of 18/100.

Brixworth places 6th of 26 in the NN6 postcode district. Its categories are unusually uneven: 95 points separate broadband (98) from healthcare (3), a wider spread than about nine in ten UK towns. It scores 7 points above the NN6 postcode district as a whole, which averages 40/100. For the surrounding area, see NN6 postcode district.

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Brixworth scores 47 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
92
51.9 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Below the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 106 crimes
↓ 38% below national average
Anti-social behaviour 57 crimes
↓ 28% below national average
Burglary 23 crimes
↑ 29% above national average
Public order 19 crimes
↓ 43% below national average
Vehicle crime 15 crimes
↓ 40% below national average
other 48 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Parkfield Road 19 crimes
  2. 2 Highfield Close 19 crimes
  3. 3 Barneswell Close 9 crimes

Source: data.police.uk · England & Wales only

Environment
58
Air Quality NO₂ 6.2 · PM2.5 6.8 · PM10 11.2 µg/m³
73
Green Space 23
Parks Ample 8
Sports Pitches Ample 6
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Adequate 3
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Adequate 4

Services

Schools
16
1 school in area · 3 within 4km
1Good
  • Brixworth CofE VC Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good

Score reflects proximity-weighted access to rated schools within 4km: areas with more nearby schools score higher regardless of settlement boundary.

Healthcare
3
A&E departmentsNorthampton General Hospital5.6 mi
Kettering General Hospital7.9 mi
Milton Keynes University Hospital21.3 mi
Hospital waitsCambridgeshire And Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust3.6 mi
Routine referral (median)22 wks
Treated within 18 weeks37.2%
Nearest GP surgeryMoulton Surgery3.6 mi
GP capacity2,651 patients per GP
0dentists1pharmacy

Score reflects proximity to CQC-rated GP surgeries and hospitals, not facility count. Dentists and pharmacies are shown for context but don't affect the score.

Broadband
98
Full fibre (FTTP)93.8%
available across West Northamptonshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
98.9%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
98.9%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.9%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 100 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
82
Employment rate65.2%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed65.2%Unemployed2.2%Retired23.3%Student3.2%Other inactive6.1%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial48.2%Skilled & technical33.7%Routine & elementary18.1%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications11.3%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)11.1%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.2%Level 3 (A levels)18.6%Level 4+ (degree & above)37.6%Apprenticeship5.5%Other (incl. vocational)1.8%
Home ownership77.1%
Among the least-deprived 17% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
46
Council tax West Northamptonshire · 2026-27
A £1,658
B £1,934
C £2,211
D £2,487
E £3,040
F £3,592
G £4,145
H £4,974
Energy East Midlands region
Typical bill regional £1,641/yr
Ofgem price cap, GB average · Apr–Jun 2026
Typical home efficiency local EPC band D
Water Severn Trent Water
Average bill regional £424/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
21
Northampton 6.3 mi
Long Buckby 8.1 mi
Kettering 8.5 mi
J16 M1 8.2 mi
J15A M1 8.3 mi
J16 M1 8.4 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
26
Pubs & Bars Some 2
Restaurants & Cafes Adequate 4
Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 2
Retail Shopping Some 2
Takeaways Adequate 5
Fitness Ample 6

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House Prices

Current median sale prices · last 12 months · England & Wales only

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £350,000 44
Detached £477,500 26
Semi-detached £285,000 11
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi
£261k £331k £404k £474k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (OGL v3.0)

Nearby places

Pitsford 42 1.7 mi away ⇄
Spratton 40 2.0 mi away ⇄
Creaton 40 2.7 mi away ⇄
Chapel Brampton 47 2.9 mi away ⇄
Boughton (West Northamptonshire) 41 3.0 mi away ⇄
Cottesbrooke 40 3.3 mi away ⇄
Moulton (West Northamptonshire) 53 3.4 mi away ⇄
Walgrave 39 3.4 mi away ⇄
Church Brampton 47 3.5 mi away ⇄
Maidwell 33 3.9 mi away ⇄
Sywell and Overstone 43 4.9 mi away ⇄
Mawsley Village 50 5.0 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Brixworth a nice place to live?

Brixworth has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Brixworth is 47/100, placing it among a below-average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Brixworth?

Brixworth is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 92/100. There were 268 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Brixworth?

Among the top-rated schools in Brixworth is Brixworth CofE VC Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Brixworth in total.

What are house prices like in Brixworth?

The current median house price in Brixworth is £350,000, around 23% above the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £477,500, semi-detached £285,000. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 17%. There were 44 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Brixworth in context

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Postcode districts in Brixworth

NN6 40 ⇄

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